Google's "cheap" image model just got a lot harder to call cheap.

Google's "cheap" image model just got a lot harder to call cheap. Nano Banana 2.1 is out. Same Flash-level speed and cost as Nano Banana 2, with a real jump in output quality. What changed: ▪️ Sharper realism at 1K, 2K and 4K ▪️ Cleaner text and infographic layouts ▪️ Up to 14 reference images, with 4 characters kept consistent ▪️ No more tiling artifacts on ultra-wide 8:1 panoramas ▪️ Thinking levels you can dial from minimal to high Live now in the Gemini app and Google AI Studio. The gap between "fast" and "Pro" keeps shrinking. Most people won't need to pay up anymore. Follow for the AI updates worth your time. Model details here: https://t.co/jaRXrWJTNS